Behavior expert Jon Levy has a neat trick to remember people’s names and how they first met. Upon being introduced, he seeks to create a memorable moment, usually by asking a question that will have a unique response. »7/03/15 2:00pm 7/03/15 2:00pm

You might think you have a bad memory, but it might be that you just have a bad memory strategy. By catching the moments when your memory works well, you’ll learn how your memory works and adapt your strategy for the better. »6/02/15 4:00pm 6/02/15 4:00pm

If you find yourself putting off hard workouts because you remember how unpleasant they are, try restructuring your workout instead. No matter how painful an experience is, we tend to remember only two parts of it: the worst, and the end. »5/29/15 3:35pm 5/29/15 3:35pm

Just because you’re writing everything down when you’re in a meeting doesn’t mean that you’re engaged. Absent-minded note-taking isn’t beneficial if you don’t put thought into what you’re writing; instead, you should approach it like a student. »5/14/15 10:00am 5/14/15 10:00am

Firefox is a great browser, and Pocket is a great tool for saving articles to read later, but if Pocket’s integration with Firefox (currently in Beta and Nightly versions) doesn’t thrill you, here’s how to disable it and keep it from eating your precious memory. »5/14/15 9:00am 5/14/15 9:00am

Chrome: Keeping tabs open for long periods of time for work is pretty normal. It’s why pinned tabs exist. If you only need those tabs a few times a day, though, having them open and taking up memory can be an unnecessary drain. The Great Suspender lightens the load by allowing you to suspend tabs and reload them when… »5/07/15 5:30am 5/07/15 5:30am

Can you train yourself to have a better memory? In certain ways, yes. You should treat "brain games" with a healthy amount of skepticism, but when it comes to memory, practicing various techniques can actually help you increase your ability to recall. »3/23/15 12:00pm 3/23/15 12:00pm

It's always a little embarrassing when you show up to a friend's party or event and can't remember someone's name. Lifehacker alum Adam Dachis suggests digging through those party invites a little more thoroughly to remind yourself of people's names and faces. »3/05/15 12:30pm 3/05/15 12:30pm

Reading can be extremely rewarding, but forcing yourself to do it can make it a chore. A more sustainable solution is to enhance the reading experience, to read better—so that you remember what you read and enjoy reading more. Here's how you can make reading more fulfilling. »2/18/15 4:00am 2/18/15 4:00am

Medicine heals you, but only if you take it—and we all forget sometimes. If you have trouble remembering if you took your medicine (or gave it to a child or pet), mark the schedule right on the bottle. »2/08/15 11:00am 2/08/15 11:00am

Most of us have been there: you meet someone, learn their name and then forget it, almost right away. Next time you're introduced to someone, immediately think of a famous person who shares their name.»2/06/15 7:30am 2/06/15 7:30am

Nostalgia—that sentimental emotion that often sends us down YouTube rehashing our youth—is, psychologically speaking, a useful emotion that helps us deal with loneliness and loss. But if you're not careful, you can get stuck reminiscing instead of moving forward.»1/22/15 8:00am 1/22/15 8:00am

If you've ever hung your coat at a bar or restaurant, you've probably walked out without it once or twice. Even worse, you might have walked out with someone else's coat. If you keep a business card in a pocket, you're more likely to get your coat back.»1/17/15 4:00pm 1/17/15 4:00pm

You already know you don't want to read a speech verbatim from a screen or notes. You could memorize the speech word-for-word, but not everyone is able to do that—and it isn't natural. Instead, use "key images" to remember your important points.»1/10/15 7:00am 1/10/15 7:00am

Android/iOS: We've discussed plenty of times why it's important to exerciseyourbrain every day. If you're not sure where to start, Elevate can give you a boost by presenting you with different brain challenges every day. »1/01/15 1:00pm 1/01/15 1:00pm

It can be frustrating when you forget the simplest of things, like someone's name, a house chore, or something at the store. Better memory all comes down to three factors: motivation, observation, and mechanics. »12/30/14 4:00pm 12/30/14 4:00pm

Although we can learn a lot of great information from books, articles, interviews, and conversations, we naturally forget a lot of it. Create a system to regularly remind you of lessons you've already learned. Here are three simple ways you can do that. »12/24/14 4:00am 12/24/14 4:00am